Ragan Insider Beki Winchel
5 pieces of content every brand manager can create
PR and marketing pros can move past boring press releases and promotions with these ideas to boost interaction online.
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Ragan Insider PR Daily Staff
Announcing the finalists for the 2014 Video Awards
We asked to see your finest business videos. You answered with hours of amazing content. Check out the finalists in this year’s PR Daily Video Awards.
Ragan Insider Matt Wilson
Target raises employee wages, pays out breach settlement
The retailer is trying to put its 2013 security disaster far behind it and is playing catchup with other retailers who have announced pay hikes. It isn’t saying much about either move.
Ragan Insider Matt Wilson
Bud Light’s St. Patrick’s Day tweet draws backlash
The brand has apologized for the tweet, which commenters said promoted rape culture by combining the slogan ‘Up For Whatever’ with the holiday tradition of pinching.
Ragan Insider Melissa Thompson
13 ways to get on a journalist’s good side
There are many, many ways to annoy reporters, but if you respect their time constraints and treat them well, you may just make them happy you’re around.
Ragan Insider Russell Working
12 ways to cover your organization like a beat reporter
Tired of the same old corporate stories? Looking for something new for the intranet or the Web? Put on your press hat and borrow ideas from local journalists.
Ragan Insider Kevin Allen
1-800-Flowers tries to control damage after Valentine’s Day trouble
The florist brand is scrambling after customers throughout the nation posted pictures of dead flowers, wilted bouquets and other problems with their holiday orders.
Ragan Insider Kevin Allen
Starbucks and Match.com team up for ‘World’s Largest Starbucks Date’
Match will begin including a button on its site where couples can choose to have their first date at a Starbucks location.
Ragan Insider Kevin Allen
Mattel publicly parts ways with CEO
The toy company issued a press release stating that new leadership was needed to ‘maximize its potential.’
Ragan Insider Matt Wilson
ZzzQuil takes flak for engagement-themed tweet
The sleep aid brand’s Twitter account was flooded with complaints of sexism after tweeting, ‘Sleep like he finally proposed.’
Ragan Insider Brad Phillips
The Nashville police chief’s smart response to a citizen letter
In the midst of mounting tensions between the public and police, Nashville’s police chief crafted a thoughtful response to a frustrated citizen.
Ragan Insider Kevin Allen
Hasbro offers to replace phallic Play-Doh tool after criticism
Brand managers spent the holidays doing damage control after parents accused the company of ruining Christmas with its “frosting extruder” device.
Ragan Insider Steven Tulman
Have you committed these 8 social media crimes?
Common social media pitfalls can ruin otherwise good campaigns, but pros can avoid digital offenses by following these tips for branding success.
Ragan Insider Gil Rudawsky
Effective year-end pitch ideas
There’s a little more than a week left in 2014, and newsrooms are slammed with stories. How can your pitch get through? Try one of these.
Ragan Insider Rob Reinalda
The 12 days of editing
Online writing delivers ‘gifts’ all year long, but the holiday season is an ideal time to look at the special offerings an editor finds glistening within blocks of text.
